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Permethrin (Ingredient)

Chemical formula: C21H20Cl2O3
Drugbank ID: DB04930
ATC codes: P03AC54, P03AC04

The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain permethrin.

Products containing permethrin

permethrin topical

Brand names: Elimite, Nix, Nix Lice Control, Lyclear, Nix Cream Rinse
Drug class: topical anti-infectives

Permethrin topical is used in the treatment of:

Multi-ingredient medications containing permethrin

permethrin/piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrins topical

Brand names: Lice Solution, RID Complete Kit, Complete Lice Treatment Kit
Drug class: topical anti-infectives

Chemical structure

Chemical structure of permethrin

Further information

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